I think we all know that eating vegetables is good for us. All that fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients. But sometimes it’s difficult to eat as many as we want in a day. How about taking V8 juice and making it better? Today I’ll show you how to make a personalized power vegetable drink. […]

I frequently suggest to my clients that they try a new food every week. You may think you’ve tried everything but look around. Or go to another store or farmers market and see what they have. This week I tried black radish and I share a couple of simple recipes I tried. […]

This time of year, many people indulge more than they do normally. Richer foods and less healthy foods can lead to digestive issues and discomfort. Be ready and have some ginger on hand to calm your digestive system. […]

We often have great intentions about incorporating certain foods into our daily lives, but then can’t quite figure out how to do it. Enter the wonder vehicle – yogurt! I know, it may sound a little odd, but I use yoghurt as a vehicle for other nutrients on a daily basis. Read on to find out more. […]

With all the rich food over the holidays, eating healthily can get difficult at this time of the year. This festive cauliflower fritters recipe is a tasty but light dish. Try serving it as finger food for a party or with a salad for an appetizer. The pomegranates on top give it that lovely festive color. […]

I suspect you haven’t tried cooking beluga lentils before. I hadn’t until recently. They are just appearing on the food scene. But quickly gaining popularity. They are like little beads of caviar – thus their beluga name. Here is a simple recipe to give them a try. […]

With my lovely stash of persimmons, I thought I’d try something different. Persimmon pasta. This recipe roasts the persimmons (Sharon fruit) first, then adds them to a pasta dish with some kale and lemon juice. The gentle sweetness is a nice addition. See what you think. […]

With the colder mornings, I am feeling more inclined towards warm breakfasts. Oatmeal, or porridge as it’s called in the UK, can hit the spot, especially with some seasonal fruit and warming spices. […]

Sardines are a healthy, economical food choice. Yet we often struggle with how to incorporate them into our weekly diets. Many people get stuck and bored with sardines on toast. So here is a recipe for sardine patties. Try it and include it with your everyday recipes for a boost of anti-inflammatory nutrients. […]

I’ve written a couple of times these past few weeks on the great nutritional value of liver as a food. It is an excellent source of vitamin A and methylation nutrients. Today I share a chicken liver pate recipe with you. […]

While I eat most figs fresh off the tree, occasionally we’ll cook some. Here is an easy stuffed fig recipe, worth trying for a tasty appetizer. Mediterranean food at its best….in California or wherever you happen to be. […]

Maybe you struggle with your protein intake and use protein powder in shakes or smoothies for breakfast. Today I’ll show you a few different ways to use protein powder for breakfast, to give you a bit of variety. […]

Haloumi cheese is very popular in the UK. In fact, if you read a UK vegetarian magazine, you’ll begin to think it should be re-titled haloumitarian! In contrast, in the US very few people have heard of it or tried it. Whether it is new to you, or an old favorite, this is a lovely seasonal salad recipe to try. […]

On Tuesday we looked at the differences between regular potatoes and sweet potatoes. As sweet potatoes won in the nutritious stakes, here’s a recipe to encourage you to eat them! You may have tried making sweet potato chips before, only to have them burn. This recipe cooks them more slowly so they crispen nicely without burning. (For those in the UK – these are crisps!). […]

In Tuesday’s blog post, we learned about the Michael Ash paper on the benefits of stewed apples. If you’ve been watching Doctor in the House on BBC with Dr. Chattergee, this was one of the treatments that they used in the second series. […]

My last few blog posts have all been about apples. Therapeutically, the most common way I recommend apples in my practice is as stewed apples. If you have been watching the BBC TV programme Doctor in the House, this might all sound very familiar as Dr. Chattergee uses this approach in episode 4 of series 2. Let’s look at what beneficial effects eating stewed apples can have on the body. […]

Noodled apples? Doesn’t that sound like a happy dish! It’s the same as spiralized apples. Many people with spiralizers don’t ever use them on apples however. So here’s a noodled apple breakfast bowl recipe for you to try. Hardly a recipe really – but a great way to start the day. […]

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